superiority
UK: suːˌpɪəriˈɒrəti | US: suːˌpɪriˈɔːrəti
n. the state or quality of being superior
n. a superior or dominant position
n. an instance of surpassing others in rank or achievement
superiority = superior<higher> + ity<noun suffix>
- superior: From Latin superior (comparative of superus "upper"), from super "above."
- ity: A noun-forming suffix from Latin -itas, indicating state or condition.
Etymology Origin:
The word traces back to Latin superior (meaning "higher" or "above"), derived from super (above). The suffix -ity was added in Middle English via Old French to form an abstract noun denoting the state of being superior. The term originally described physical height or rank but evolved to encompass qualitative dominance.
His superiority in chess is unmatched.
The team's technical superiority led to their victory.
She asserted her intellectual superiority during the debate.
The product's superiority over competitors is evident.
Cultural superiority complexes can lead to harmful biases.